Touched.

I have spent the evening reading through your Optimism posts and am so incredibly touched.

The inspiration and depth has me in tears.

We can make such a difference in the world by sharing hope.

By dwelling in the possible.  

By believing in abundance.  

By knowing we are worthy of wonder.

Thank you for celebrating the good.  For seeking it out and savoring every bite.  

I adore each and every one of you.  

A winner will be posted on Wednesday.

Until then... keep optimistic.


Comments

debi9kids said…
OH! I wish I had seen this earlier :(
I just haven't had much time for reading lately:(

What a beautiful idea, getting people to write about Optimism. I will have to peek and see what they all wrote tomorrow while the babies are napping :)
March 23, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Snarky Belle said…
Thank you for the opportunity. I enjoyed my week of thinking on optimism. I can't wait to read every single post that was written.

Also, I love this post. Beautiful.
March 24, 2009 at 2:22 AM
TuTu's Bliss said…
I can't wait to read through them. Hugs, Jen
March 24, 2009 at 3:47 AM
ch said…
Thank you for this opportunity to focus on optimism! All of the stories are so uplifting!
Thank you for stopping by my blog to take a look at my Optimism post.
Optimism is so simple, "be positive":)
Have a beautiful day!
Cindy

Art Spectrum
March 24, 2009 at 4:14 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our optimism. So much of our society is focused on the negative, it is difficult to hear optimism and hope in others. I have really enjoyed this exercise!
March 24, 2009 at 5:28 AM
Jen said…
these were some beautiful posts.
March 24, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Amy said…
This was a wonderful idea. It sure got me thinking.
March 24, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Schmerica said…
mornin, always love hearing about your bloggy ideas.
March 24, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Danyele Easterhaus said…
i love the optimism focus...love it! i need it these days more than ever in blogland with so many losses. thanks for helping us all to remember that there's chocolate in the crunchiness of life too. {does that make sense? i'm hungry...sorry}
March 24, 2009 at 10:04 AM
www.AForestFrolic.typepad.com said…
Yay for all the optimism, hehe. This was a fun post to do! Can't wait to hear who wins!!

StampinMom :-)
March 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Brandy said…
Thank goodness someone came up with something more eloquent than Winter can suck it!

Damn hormones.
March 24, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Swirl Girl said…
sorry I didn't get in on this one.

My wine glass is usually half empty...I need a lesson in optimism.
March 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Sarahviz said…
*mwah* Right back atcha girly.
March 24, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Crystal Renee said…
I love the fact that your blog is about optimism. I always see the glass half full ;)
March 24, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Live.Love.Eat said…
I hope I can get my act together to participate in your next one. I am sure this was very touching. I will have to read as many of the linkies as I can to get the good vibes going.
March 24, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Susie said…
It was awesome to see all that optimism out there!!
March 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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